Kyle Stuckey - Artist
Kyle Stuckey is an American realist painter who began studying art during his high school years simply because he needed an art credit to graduate. He then fell in love with oil painting as he studied masters like Sargent, Zorn, Sorolla, and Waterhouse, took workshops from some of today’s greatest artists, and was also fortunate enough to became a member of the Putney Painters which was a group that was led by master painter Richard Schmid. This opportunity allowed Kyle to learn form Richard alongside some of the greatest artists today. Over the following decade, he continued to work with oil and develop and refine his own style in impressionistic realism. Today he enjoys painting an array of subject matter: people, places, and things, and his tonal work as well.
Kyle has spent much time traveling around the world, painting as he goes. Originally from New Hampshire, Kyle has also spent time in Asia, Europe, Central America, and the U.S. west coast. Now he is living in Charleston, SC.
**Signature Member of the Oil Painters of America
**Member of The Portrait Society of America
Kyle's works are available at the following galleries:
J.M Stringer Gallery | Vero Beach, FL
Illume Gallery West | Philipsburg, MT
Principle Gallery Charleston | Charleston, SC
Susan Powell Fine Art | Madison, CT
Highlands Art Gallery | Lambertville, NJ
Meyer Gallery | Park City, UT
Awards and Recognitions:
2026 - 1st Place in the May Bold Brush Competition "Sound of Peace"
2021 - Portraiture Award of Excellence, Oil Painters of America, 30th Annual National Juried Exhibition, Seaside
2020 - Finalist: Oil Painters of America, 29th Annual National Juried Exhibition, Woman in the White Dress
2019/2020 - Finalist: 14th Annual Art Renewal Center Salon, In Royal Blue
2019 - Finalist: Oil Painters of America, 28th Annual National Juried Exhibition, In Pale Pink I
2019 - Finalist: Portrait Society of America's Members Only Competition, Red Earring
2019 - Third Place: Artist Magazine Annual Art Competition, Figure/Portrait: Femi
2018 - Third Place: Oil Painters of America Fall Showcase, Marcus
2018 - Finalist: Oil Painters of America, 27th Annual National Juried Exhibition, In The Light
2017 - Finalist: Oil Painters of America, Eastern Regional Exhibition, Morning Light
2017 - First Place: OPA Online Showcase Competition, Morning Light
2017 - Second Place: OPA Online Showcase Competition, Flower
2017 - Finalist: Oil Painters of America, 26th Annual National Juried Exhibition, The Fire Dancer
2017 - Finalist: Bold Brush Painting Competition, Venice
2017 - Certificate of Excellence: Portrait Society of America, 19th Annual International Portrait Competition, The Artist's Critique
2017 - Finalist: Richeson 75 International Art Competition, Still Life and Floral, Antique Creamer
2016 - Finalist: Bold Brush Painting Competition, Yellow Hair Tie
2016 - Best Floral in the Feb/Mar, Plein Air Salon Competition, Ready To Squeeze
2015/2016 - Best Floral in the December/January, Plain Air Salon Competition, Blue Hydrangeas
2013/2014 - Finalist: International Art Renewal Center Salon
2014 - Junius Allen Memorial Award through the Salmagundi Club's Junior Artist & Scholarship Members' Award in NYC
2014 - First Place award in oil category: Art in the Park, Keene, NH
2013 - Finalist: The Artist's Magazine Cover Competition
2013 - Acceptance into NYC's Salmagundi Club
2011/2012 - Finalist in International Art Renewal Center Salon, At Rest
2011 - Top 10 Finalist: American Artist Cover Competition
2010 - Best of Show Award: Bold Brush Competition, Alycia II
2009 - Second Place award: Southwest Art Magazine: "21 Under 31" Competition
2006 - Scholarship: Scottsdale Artists School
Exhibitions:
November 2020: Holiday Show, group show at Susan Powell Fine Art
September 2020: Nature/Humanity, two-person show with Christine Lashley at Principle Gallery Charleston
April 2020: Timelessness, two-person show with Mary Garrish at J.M. Stringer Gallery
February 2020: American Miniatures, Settlers West Galleries
October 2019: People, Places, Things, solo show at Principle Gallery Charleston
February 2018: American Miniatures, Settlers West Galleries
October 2018: 50 Portraits of Charleston, solo charity show at Principle Gallery Charleston
February 2018: American Miniatures, Settlers West Galleries
December 2017: 'Tis The Season, featured artist for group holiday show at J.M. Stringer Gallery
February 2017: American Miniatures, Settlers West Galleries
April 2016: Americans Abroad, two-person show with Geoffrey Leckie at J.M. Stringer Gallery
February 2016: American Miniatures, Settlers West Galleries
Editorial Features:
Southwest Art Magazine, Kyle Stuckey Continues a Lifetime of Exploration Through Art, November 2020
Make A Scene Magazine, Mid-August 2020
Art of the West Magazine, January/February 2012
Southwest Art Magazine, 21 Under 31, June 2010
Artist's Statement
I was first drawn to the art world through illustration and figurative paintings. I loved the idea of being able to tell a whole story in a single image. I would marvel at the abilities of masters like Waterhouse, Sargent, Zorn, Sorolla and Bouguereau. I was not only inspired by the way they mastered their technique in controlling value, color, composition, and drawing, but also their ability to tell stories and relay emotion and experiences in their art.
I strive to do the same. I want the viewer to be able to relate to and feel what it is that I’m feeling when I see the subject matter--whether that's a person, a scene from my travels, or a related collection of objects.
My style is impressionistic realism. I want to have an accurate rendering of my subject, but not every detail needs to be there. Like a well-written book, it does not need to be filled with every minor detail in order to tell your story. There is a place for full detail, and there is a place for simplicity and space--just enough information for viewers to understand and feel what I am saying. My work often uses the full value scale. I like to have a high contrast of lights and darks, along with accurate vibrant colors and a variety in brushwork, paint texture, and transparency.
